2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 429 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Because 2003 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Jaguar | Honda |
| Model | XK | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
